pit
word
/ˈpɪt/
pit
/pˈɪt/
pit
Definition
A pit is a hole or deep place in the ground or another surface. It can also mean the hard seed inside some fruits, or a low, hollow area.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly means a hole: 'a pit in the road' or 'a fire pit'. For fruit, use it mainly in American English; British English often prefers 'stone' in fruits like peaches or cherries. It also appears in set uses like 'armpit' and 'the pits' (informal: very bad).
Spanish: hoyo - carozo (de fruta) - fosoPortuguese (BR): buraco - caroço (de fruta) - fossoPortuguese (PT): buraco - caroço (de fruta) - fossoChinese (Simplified): 坑 - 果核 - 凹陷处Chinese (Traditional): 坑 - 果核 - 凹陷處Hindi: गड्ढा - गुठली (फल की) - खड्डाArabic: حفرة - نواة (الفاكهة) - حُفرة عميقةBengali: গর্ত - আঁটি (ফলের)Russian: яма - косточка (фрукта)Japanese: 穴（あな） - 種（たね、果物の）Vietnamese: hố - hạt cứng (trong quả)Korean: 구덩이 - 씨(과일의)Turkish: çukur - çekirdek (meyve)Urdu: گڑھا - گٹھلی (پھل کی)Indonesian: lubang - biji keras (buah)
Example Sentences
I got that heavy pit in my stomach before the interview.
natural
Be careful not to step in that pit.
basic
She removed the pit from the peach.
basic
The car hit a pit in the road.
basic
We built a small fire pit in the backyard.
natural
This hotel is fine, but the gym is just a pit.
natural